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EASTERN CONFERENCE

If the season ended today…

Series we’d love to see: New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – When these two teams met in the first round in 2013 they produced some highly entertaining hockey. Pittsburgh won that series in six games, but it was also somewhat of a coming out party for John Tavares seeing as it was his first post-season venture in the NHL.

What’d I miss? The Rangers were shut out for the first time in 22 games as they fell 1-0 to the Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden.

Thursday’s game to watch: Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Can the Senators close the gap on Boston? Entering Thursday, Ottawa is just four points behind the Bruins in the wild card standings and still have a game in hand. They’ve split the season series 2-2, however the Senators required overtime and a shootout to pick up their victories while the Bruins managed to get theirs in regulation. Ottawa has won 12 of their last 14 games with one of the losses coming at the hands of the Bruins, who look to snap a two-game losing streak.

The rest of tonight’s sked:
– Red Wings vs. Panthers: Detroit is closing in on the Lightning and Canadiens, while Florida tries to stay in the race.

– Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: Should be an easy win for Montreal, on paper at least.

Fun fact: Scott Hartnell of the Columbus Blue Jackets has the most goals in the NHL since March 3.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

If the season ended today…

(P1) vs. (WC2)(C1) vs. (WC1)(C2) vs. (C3)(P2) vs. (P3)

Series we’d love to see: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators – It’s a match-up we’ve only seen once in the post-season but it seems every time these teams meet it’s a close contest. Also, both Seth Jones and Paul Gaustad used to wear similar jerseys to Chicago’s when they played for the Portland Winterhawks. Whoa.

Thursday’s game to watch: St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets: This is the fourth meeting between the Blues and Jets this season with Ken Hitchcock’s club getting the better of Paul Maurice’s group in each of the first three meetings. Dustin Byfuglien and Bryan Little are close to returning to the Jets’ lineup but they won’t be available against a streaking Blues team that is still without defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk. The Blues have shut out their opponents in three of the last four games, so the Jets will have to be economical with their scoring chances.

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